My experience getting the CompTIA Security+ Certification
I passed the CompTIA Security+. I would like to share my experience for those who also want to get this certification.
CompTIA Security+ exam.
My background
Related Experience:
In my past experience with Information Technology, I worked on the implementation of SAP at TIMET (Titanium Metals Corporation) worldwide locations, which was used by over 2500 employees.
I was accountable for training several employees on software used for yearly reviews at the Henderson plant. I was also responsible for working on all other platforms in the IT department.
I have worked on network configuration, troubleshooting and hardware repair at Amazon as well.
Languages: JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS.
Certifications
CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate (Digital badges Acclaim)
(If you want to know more about me, you can visit my LinkedIn page)
Reasons to get certified:
Understand baseline cybersecuity skills to perform core security functions. Learn Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities, Identity, Access Management, Technologies & Tools, Risk Management, Architecture & Design, Cryptography & PKI.
Top Reasons to Get CompTIA Security+ Certified
How did I prepare?
CompTIA SY0–501 Security+
- Watched Professor Messer Training Course Videos on YouTube. CompTIA SY0–501 Security+
- Added Professor Messer Study Notes to my iPad for review. CompTIA SY0–501 Security+
- Watched Mike Myers Training Course Videos on Udemy. CompTIA SY0–501 Security+
- Added the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam Objectives to my iPad to read.
- CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0–501 Study Guide by Darril Gibson Book.
- Made flash cards of all the Acronyms from the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam Objectives and of all Network Ports.
About the exam
I took the exam remote from home. Online testing, powered by Pearson OnVUE, is a remote exam proctoring service that provides a secure and easy way to complete your CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
Tip
***Control your time***
I did the multiple choice first and performance based last. It is a timed exam. You can also flag the questions and come back to them later.
***Give yourself a deadline***
Schedule the exam ahead of time.
